Why Kids Tune You Out and How to Fix It

#053 Lisa discusses why children often don’t listen and how parents can address this issue by becoming effective leaders. She outlines the various reasons kids might tune parents out, such as nagging, inconsistency, and lack of organization and emphasizes the importance of calm leadership. Additionally, Lisa answers submitted parenting questions on getting kids to sit at the dinner table, siblings fighting, toddler listening to only dad, kids listening at home but not at school, what to do when a toddler won’t listen at daycare, how to approach kids not listening when guests are over, what to do when the older sibling is bossing around their younger sibling, and how to use the BratBusters Behaviour Board for kids not listening. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

#052 Learn more at www.bratbusters.comLisa emphasizes why she believes parents should stop discussing bad behaviour with their kids. Instead, she advocates for addressing bad behavior swiftly with consequences and then focusing on positive connection and self-esteem. Lisa argues that discussing bad behaviour can shame and blame children, making them feel worse and potentially reinforcing negative behaviour. She also answers listener questions covering kids bringing bad behaviour home from school, getting kids to eat at the dinner table, kids hitting during a tantrum, giving warnings before a consequence, siblings annoying each other, and what to do when a toddler doesn’t want to walk home from the park. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

#051 Lisa discusses how to build confidence in parenting by addressing bad behaviour and promoting respect all while emphasising the importance of making children feel good about themselves to improve behaviour and achieve positive outcomes. She tackles various common parenting challenges, including managing toddler tantrums, implementing behaviour boards, and handling sibling conflicts. Listener questions include feeling lost on parenting, how to handle kids not listening, twin behaviour, appropriate ways for kids to express anger, consequences that don’t involve technology, toddler yelling in your ear on a phone call, and what impact consequences should have on kids. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

#050 Today’s episode dives into the idea of meeting your kids’ needs and managing their wants. Lisa discusses how she approaches this including what falls under the needs and wants categories, what age to start this, and if discipline is mean. Additionally, Lisa answers parenting questions on how to balance this with two under two, what to do when toddlers say “mine” to everything, getting connected to your kids, tantrums during transitions, how to approach whinging, setting yourself up for parenting success from the start, what are traits of a parenting leader, and how to know if you’re expecting too much from your kids. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

#049 Lisa discusses the topic of staying calm when your kids test your patience, with an emphasis on the importance of connecting with your kids through playing with them in their world. Throughout the episode, the idea of consequences compared to rewards in regards to getting good behaviour is discussed. Lastly, Lisa answers parenting questions submitted by listeners on kids testing limits, toddlers hitting parents, toddler pushing boundaries, getting kids to hold your hand in busy areas, how to approach toddler tantrums, dealing with attitude, and siblings antagonizing each other. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

#048 Lisa discusses setting family boundaries when it comes to your parenting, and how to stand your ground when your family tries to interfere. She shares a message to grandparents giving unsolicited advice, focusing on the fact that unsolicited communication in general is not something she recommends. Additionally Lisa answers listener questions about grandparents using the BratBusters Behaviour Board, grandparents hindering progress in your parenting or having a different parenting style, 3-year-old picking up bad words, grandparents gifting too many toys, opposing parenting beliefs from your peers, and what to do when your brother’s kid is hurting your own kid. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

#047 Lisa discusses the importance of having routines in place for kids; specifically mealtime routines, bedtime routines, and morning routines. In the episode Lisa details specifics on how an example mealtime routine may look including the exact details she recommends adding along with how to have kids follow these routines in place. Additionally Lisa answers listener questions about bedtime battles, starting a chore chart, how to approach a family reset, challenges during breakfast, getting kids to clean their room, and separation anxiety during bedtime. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

#046 Lisa discusses her theory around the fork in the road when kids turn three, including why parenting impacts this, the reason as to why the BratBusters Behaviour Board starts at three, and common parenting styles that may lead to threenagers.Additionally, Lisa answers parenting questions around this topic including acting out at school, defiance turning into tantrums, kids struggling to control their temper, favouring one parent over the other, kids hitting others when frustrated, how to teach what lying is, and what to do when your kid won’t listen to you.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

#045 Lisa’s ranking common discipline strategies in today’s episode of the podcast.She begins by sharing her thoughts on timeouts, countdown, diversion, positive reinforcement, natural consequences, logical consequences, discussing bad behaviour and reward charts. From there, Lisa shares her method of leadership parenting, how it’s different, and why she recommends it. To end the episode Lisa answers listener questions covering topics like bullying, natural consequences for kids, toddlers knocking over the dog’s water bowl, acting out at nursery, siblings fighting, kids swearing, and lying. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

#044 Feeling overwhelmed by your kids’ tantrums? In today’s episode Lisa is covering all things tantrums by covering what she considers to be a tantrum, the difference between wants and needs when it comes to tantrums, her perspective on ignoring tantrums, and an example of how she would handle a tantrum at the park.Lisa answers a variety of listener questions including topics on baby tantrums, toddlers preferring one parent over another, car seat meltdowns, giving comfort items during a tantrum, and much more. The episode ends on the importance of connecting with your kids as a parenting leader. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer